Empowering Songs

Music is a big part of my life.  Even my earliest memories are associated with music.  The soundtrack of my life contains all types of music . . . any genre . . . every genre. So when one of my facebook friends asked:

What is the most empowering song to you as a woman?

My brain like a computer going through a massive discography archive began spitting out several answers not just one. The very first ones to come to mind were strong Latina singers with powerful voices and amazing lyrics.

India-Ahora Soy Diferente (Salsa)


Ivy Queen - La Vida Es Asi (Reggaeton)


While these songs are both about relationships doesn't mean I feel a woman is not complete unless she's in one. I love that these songs are about taking control of their lives. It's about learning from painful mistakes and choosing to live the life they want to live.

Then I thought about the word: empower. Breaking the rules, breaking expectations, crossing boundaries, living life my way is what makes me feel empowered. So when I think about amazing, talented singers speaking up against injustices of the world I thought of . . .

Lauren Hill - I Get Out


Jill Scott "Golden"


P!nk - Most Girls


Alanis Morissette - Precious Illusions


No Doubt - Just A Girl


Joan Jett - Bad Reputation


I could go on but I won't.  I hope you found something new to explore.

What song comes to mind for you as being the most empowering?

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